Anne Wienke
Registered Nurse, BCPA ( Board Certified Patient Advocate)
My Connected Patient, LLC
Anne Wienke
Registered Nurse, BCPA ( Board Certified Patient Advocate)
My Connected Patient, LLC
Advocate Location
Vinton , Va 24179
Specialty
Medical Guidance
Other Services
Insurance & Billing
TeleAdvocacy Available
Offers FREE Initial Consultation
*Greater National Advocates Terms of Use Apply
How I Can Help
How I Can Help as a Nurse Advocate
-Clinical Advocacy in Complex Cases – Providing guidance and support when medical situations are complicated. Pediatric specialist. Adult specialist. Transitions of care specialist.
-Care Coordination – Connecting dental, medical, and specialty providers to ensure seamless care.
-Insurance & Documentation Support – Helping with medical necessity, paperwork, and navigating insurance challenges.
-Patient Support Through Uncertainty – Assisting patients facing prolonged symptoms and unclear diagnoses.
As a nurse advocate with over three decades of experience, I provide comprehensive support to pediatric and adult patients. My role is to reduce overwhelming information, improve communication, and ensure care plans are coordinated, appropriate, and centered around you. I address fragmented care by coordinating services with a whole-person, integrated approach.
Supports include:
-Medical leave (FMLA, short- and long-term disability)
-School supports, including 504 Plans and IEPs. College planning and health/ disability services
-Guardianship and legal considerations
-Home health services, long term care options
-Social services and community-based resources
-Disease-specific education and support organizations
-Prior Authorizations and Insurance Appeals
Areas of Clinical Expertise: A core area of my practice and passion includes supporting patients with complex and often under-recognized conditions, including,
-Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS)
-Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)
-Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
-Chiari Malformation
-Tethered Cord
-CRPS
-Autonomic Dysfunction
-Craniocervical Instability
-Developmental Disabilities
-Transition Services including 504 planning to College Disability Service Support
I am Ehlers-Danlos ECHO Advocacy Trained with a nationwide referral network.
Overall, my goal is to serve as a knowledgeable, compassionate partner—helping patients feel informed, supported, and empowered while navigating complex healthcare systems.
-Clinical Advocacy in Complex Cases – Providing guidance and support when medical situations are complicated. Pediatric specialist. Adult specialist. Transitions of care specialist.
-Care Coordination – Connecting dental, medical, and specialty providers to ensure seamless care.
-Insurance & Documentation Support – Helping with medical necessity, paperwork, and navigating insurance challenges.
-Patient Support Through Uncertainty – Assisting patients facing prolonged symptoms and unclear diagnoses.
As a nurse advocate with over three decades of experience, I provide comprehensive support to pediatric and adult patients. My role is to reduce overwhelming information, improve communication, and ensure care plans are coordinated, appropriate, and centered around you. I address fragmented care by coordinating services with a whole-person, integrated approach.
Supports include:
-Medical leave (FMLA, short- and long-term disability)
-School supports, including 504 Plans and IEPs. College planning and health/ disability services
-Guardianship and legal considerations
-Home health services, long term care options
-Social services and community-based resources
-Disease-specific education and support organizations
-Prior Authorizations and Insurance Appeals
Areas of Clinical Expertise: A core area of my practice and passion includes supporting patients with complex and often under-recognized conditions, including,
-Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS)
-Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)
-Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
-Chiari Malformation
-Tethered Cord
-CRPS
-Autonomic Dysfunction
-Craniocervical Instability
-Developmental Disabilities
-Transition Services including 504 planning to College Disability Service Support
I am Ehlers-Danlos ECHO Advocacy Trained with a nationwide referral network.
Overall, my goal is to serve as a knowledgeable, compassionate partner—helping patients feel informed, supported, and empowered while navigating complex healthcare systems.
Important Information About Me
- I offer a FREE Initial Consultation
- I offer TeleAdvocacy Service
- I am insured
- My geographical area of practice is US- Remote
Why I Became A Professional Health Care Advocate
My story is centered on a deep passion for nursing and a genuine respect for every aspect of care a person may encounter. Over the course of three decades in healthcare, I have had the privilege of working across many settings and roles, and I have loved much of what I have done. Those experiences have shaped not only my clinical knowledge, but my ability to truly understand patients, families, and the systems that serve them.
My experience is invaluable because it is both professional and personal. I am the mother of two daughters with complex medical needs, and that lived experience has profoundly influenced the way I practice nursing and advocacy. I understand firsthand how overwhelming, fragmented, and exhausting the healthcare system can be—for patients and for caregivers.
This dual perspective allows me to bridge gaps between providers, insurers, and support services while keeping the patient and family at the center of care. My “why” is rooted in advocacy, compassion, and the belief that no family should have to navigate complex care alone. I bring not only decades of nursing expertise, but also empathy, persistence, and a deep commitment to helping others feel heard, supported, and empowered.
My experience is invaluable because it is both professional and personal. I am the mother of two daughters with complex medical needs, and that lived experience has profoundly influenced the way I practice nursing and advocacy. I understand firsthand how overwhelming, fragmented, and exhausting the healthcare system can be—for patients and for caregivers.
This dual perspective allows me to bridge gaps between providers, insurers, and support services while keeping the patient and family at the center of care. My “why” is rooted in advocacy, compassion, and the belief that no family should have to navigate complex care alone. I bring not only decades of nursing expertise, but also empathy, persistence, and a deep commitment to helping others feel heard, supported, and empowered.
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